Each week it seems there’s a new email phishing scam attempting to break through our IT defences.
Here you will find a screenshot gallery of the latest scams we’ve found making the rounds. It is by no means exhaustive, but should help identify some of the common threats and their characteristics.
Click each image for a brief description of the scam and the tell-signs that indicate the email isn’t what it appears to be. Remember – Determining whether an email is dangerous is done by looking at the email as a whole. We list some of the key indicators below but often it is the combination of factors that make it apparent an email is dangerous.
Scam Email Screenshot Gallery
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- Dridex | Apr-17
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- ASIC Scam | Mar-17
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- ATO Scam | Feb-17
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- PayPal | Oct-16
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- Australia Post | Aug-16
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- AGL | Jun-16
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- Parcel Collection Scam | Dec-15
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- AusPost Tracking Scam Example | Sep-15
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- Fake Windows10 Offer | August-15
If you suspect an attack
If you suspect your organisation has been attacked, please shut down the infected device immediately and contact the Sentrian Service Desk on 1300 791 678 or email requests@sentrian.com.au.
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